What, no side pipes? And you call that a Cobra.... ... View more

Proof for RichH comment: When I completely rebuilt my brake system from new in 2000, I went DOT 5. The pedal doesn't seem a firm as factory with DOT3, but the upside is I've only put 1,500 miles on the car since restoration and haven't touched the fluid once and it still stops exactly as it did in 2000. Not to mention paint safety. ... View more

I had never heard of the Keeble. That's a beautiful GT coupe! ... View more

built by brits, perfected by Americans... ... View more

I had the opportunity to drive a '69 L-88, all original with 14,000 miles with correct repop tires - totally unmodified from the factory. This is a beast - especially combined with the woefully worthless tires. In 4th, at 55mph, punch it and it breaks the tires loose. You have to have your wits about you at all times and in town with city driving - forget it. It wasn't made for that, don't try. It will overheat, it will complain, it doesn't want to go 40mph... ever. Given the value of the car I didn't push the limits, but I also didn't learn when it stops pulling. It truly was a factory race car. ... View more

And us Toyota owners talk about ours well over the 200K mark... Not being flippant, speaking from experience -- 3 SUVS starting with a 1998 4runner, 240K miles, next 195K, and my current has 220K miles - the last 2 being owned since new. Of those 3, I've replace rear hatch handle twice on one, a AC knob on the other, and all 3 had new idler pulleys at some point. That's literally it beyond normal maint. Both the 195k & 220K had/have all original suspension, shocks, etc. I'm sold. ... View more

For Elvis you chose the Pantera and not the BMW 507? ... View more

Give me the 1960 Offy. 1) its cool & beautiful 2) its a replica - many think this is bad, but it makes it affordable and therefore drivable 3) it looks to be authentic enough to give you same thrill as the real deal. ... View more

One simple tip... after a couple of miles, pull over and check your straps tightness. I’ve been shocked after I am sure everything was tight only to find out something shifted and the car wasn’t as secure as I thought. In another case, it turned out a tire that wouldn’t hold pressure and as it went flat, it changed the tension. ALWAYS recheck at every gas stop too. ... View more

I am so happy this article came out because my wife just agreed to let me spend 6 figures on a used car!! (And that my friends... is my April fools joke..) ... View more

How about “GM reviving the Pontiac brand as a 100% all electric, high performance branch of GM” ... View more

I started working on cars well over 40 years ago as a hobbyist- starting with the basics on this list and typically the cheapest you could find (quantity over quality). Then you learn lessons the hard way at the same time disposable income improves so you begin the replacing them with higher quality tools. Next, the process continues by adding specialty tools the pros use and think - “how did I ever live without xxxxx!?” With that in mind, I’d like to see a list/article about “tools you never knew you needed”. I would love to hear what the community thinks. ... View more

I followed Bring-a-Trailer well before they launched online auctions. They fixed everything wrong with the typical online auction from the start.The community that follows each auction is experienced and insightful. I've had friends sell 6 figure cars and they thought the experience was excellent, better than other sites and better than live. I have no affiliation to BaT but I only see them continuing to be a premier auction site and continuing to grow. They will be my first choice. ... View more

Can you imagine how slow the Wildgoose Camper must have been? I would like optional extension bars with wheels to prevent rollovers! Certain things just shouldn't be mashed up. However, Mini Gatto and Broadspeed are clearly the best coachwork, heads and tails above the rest. ... View more

“It just needs a quarter panel and all new sheet metal comes with it” Technically, not advice but the implication is you only need to swap a couple of panels and boom! You’ve got a great car. Unless you know what the heck you’re doing, new quarters or other structural metal is not for the faint of heart. I’ve seen too many projects bought on dreams, not skills. I know this because that describes my first 3 or 4 purchases when I was young and dumb (and tool & skills poor). — and if your thinking 3 or 4?!? yes, it took a awhile to get through my thick skull. ... View more

Hardest question yet!! The problem is those scoops define the cars. A '67 corvette scoop would look down right silly on a Shelby and could you imagine a Mopar 6-pak scoop on a 442? Just wouldn't look right. So, my vote is a "no vote" on the grounds of leading the witness!! 😉 ... View more

Finish Project #1 before (re)starting project #2. I have always had multiple projects going at the same time. But something else always draws my eyes (squirrel!) so then one of the existing projects gets "done enough" to flip so I can buy the new "not so shiny" thing. As a result, I've never really finished a project to my satisfaction or original goal. I started this goal in 2020 by selling off 3 cars, only keeping my 2 favorites. 2021 is about focusing on and finishing project 1. BUY NO NEW PROJECTS - then and only - solely focus on project #2 and see it to completion. ... View more

I own a Cal Ace - which is a 1962 AC Ace “tribute” car built on an MG chassis made in the early 80’s. I know of about 15 cars today.  This year I was able to obtain the original molds for this car, giving me an endless supply of spare body parts! It was a 6 yr journey to gets these and super stoked I have them.    ... View more

I have a 51,000 original mile 100% orig 68 Camaro convertible. I bought it with 48,000 orig miles...21 yrs ago!! 3k miles in 20 years? Not much fun and I constantly refer to it as my albatross. Sitting next to it? An AC Ace replica built on an MG chassis.  It had 3k miles on it in less than 4 months after I bought it and still continues to rack up miles. Which one do you think I have more fun with?   ... View more

What box doesn't it check?  Asymmetric hood!!   #CorvetteSummer ... View more

I am a strong believer in seeing what you got! I used to have much of my hand tools hanging from peg hooks on a full sheet of 8ft X 4ft pegboard. When I moved I decided to go to a much bigger tool chest instead and save some walking. Bought all the little organizers, dividers, blah blah.  Well, after about 9 months, I hung new peg board, emptied my new chest, sold it, and never looked back. I can find what I want in a flash and just as important as I get older - when I'm done with a project I can instantly see dozens of tools and if there missing wrench or socket or screwdriver that I left under the hood or rolled under the seat, I go looking for it.  ... View more

I understand why this wagon was missed  since only 5 were built. All 5 came in Metallic Pea with unmistakable Chevrobuick styling, extremely durable (supposedly could jump 100’ and keep on going), bumpers strong enough to pull a large dog, and a luggage rack big enough for a human body.  Nothing could ever beat the 1983 Queen Family Truckster.  The wagon superior to all wagons before and after it.  And remember, if you think you hate it now, just wait until you drive it! ... View more

I was reading thinking this was a no brainer -Porsche Police car... then I saw the Dormobile and it’s so strikingly weird  ... and I’m sitting at a campsite in my RV right now... I had to step back and think twice.  But while I’m internally trying to decide, what I do know is the last car on earth I want is a Ferrari shooting brake or it’s chromosome missing cousin the FF. I can’t believe they let those cars be seen by the Public. Nothing against shooting brakes, I’d take the Aston DB4 shooting brake in a heartbeat.  ... View more

We have officially owned our very first RV for 4 days. The timing of your article couldn't have been better. Can't wait to share with the wife!  ... View more

Offered to do a simple oil change for a good friend of mine. He was working 2 blocks from my house that day, so, no prob - I'm a good guy, I'll come down, pick up the car, change the oil, and have it back to you before work is over. Everything went to plan... except for backing into a (way too low) concrete post in the parking lot and doing over $500 damage to his car... which I paid to have fixed. Did not have a good day.  ... View more

I am a technologist by trade. Hi-tech is constantly and rapidly changing. Things break through no fault of your own. What you learned last year may have no relevance today.  On the flip side.... The "Pro" of classic car ownership for me is Effort = Rewards. It's predictable, timeless, and knowledge gained has value over many years and usually over many different models.  I can put in maximum effort and know those efforts - when done right - can last a lifetime. There is a tangible result in front of you... to admire, to drive, to enjoy.     Con: There is never enough garage space... ... View more

I run an IT department and what was described in the article is loosely a Kanban style of Agile project management.  I recently started applying this method to my car projects and it works!  Imagine 3 columns: To Do, Working On, and Done. The goal is about “Flow” - move Things from left to right, never allowing the “working on” column to exceed 2 or 3 things at any one time. It’s about getting things done so only when you Finish one task, grab a new one. Haven’t finished? Do that first so you are always making progress and completing tasks. KEY POINT: Break things down so there is constant flow and constant personal reward to keep going.  For example “paint car” doesn’t work.  But something like:  remove front clip, send to have stripped, epoxy fenders, fix dents & rust in fenders, Apply primer filler, block sand, etc etc. ... smaller task to keep the flow going.  Every time you walk out to the garage something is accomplished.  Discouraged? Look at the done column - see how you’ve progressed.  Trust me, I know it sounds like a lot of extra work, but what happens is the focus and motivation levels change, you know exactly what to do, feel good about what was done, so in the end — you are much farther down the project road than if you Hadn’t taken this “extra” step.   There are lots of free software to do this or even better, do what Toyota does - they liters have a bunch of post it notes on a wall with tape lines for columns.   it has changed how I work in my garage.  ... View more

The Honda CB750 in the picture looks identical to the one I owned back in the early 80's. I bought it barely used. That was a great bike and never spent a dime on it.  Meanwhile, my Dad had a 75 Harley that constantly leaked oil, always needed something, and constantly out of tune (my Dad was a mechanic, so it wasn't his skill that was lacking).  His was a hate-hate relationship.  One weekend I guess he got tired of me talking about my bike and next thing I know, a brand new Goldwing was sitting in his garage. This a was monumental change of heart because he was ex-GM union worker and at a time he wouldn't let me park my "fereign" car (280Z ) in the driveway! If a bike can change that attitude, it deserves special recognition! ... View more

I sincerely hope he shares how he developed those panels 'in away than he's never seen done."  I am tackling a project of my own... got the english wheel, sheet metal everywhere, ruined pieces, etc and now he has me second guessing everything.  PLEASE SHARE!! ... View more

If you look at SP-5 (the hard top), it almost looks like it was designed by hot wheels. Both at very cool cars. ... View more